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Jocelyn

August 17, 2018 I found out about La Plaza after hearing of their scholarships. I’ve attended every event since being a recipient to continue to learn more about their mission and maintain a relationship with the staff members here. The last event I attended was the tenth anniversary for La Plaza. They had the…Read More.

Lamiya

August 17, 2018 The most rewarding part is when people come and find out that they can get the resources they need. —Lamiya, Image program ambassador at Brothers UnitedRead More.

Jamie

August 16, 2018 Over the last seven years, we’ve grown to 106 students on our roster for the summer, but we serve 220 per day with our after school programming at several sites. Edna Martin created an extended family thousands and thousands of people deep over the years. It’s our job to keep up with her grow…Read More.

Janet

August 16, 2018 The best advice I have gotten is from my parents. They told me to listen well. I manage a large staff and the main thing I’m doing is listening to their needs. Making the best working conditions I can for them so they can make the best art they can make for this audience. —Janet, […]Read More.

Kid-Driven Philanthropy: A new take on family giving

August 16, 2018 The Klaus family believes there is no better way to learn than by doing. This model of thinking is what lead David and Melynne Klaus to establish a fund with the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) for their three young children to advise. “In fact, we even debated calling it the Kla…Read More.

A Conversation with Brian Payne

August 15, 2018 In this special extended episode of For Good, Brian Payne has a candid conversation about CICF’s new mission, explains why the organization cannot talk about equity without talking about race; and shares his personal journey to understand the historic context of institutional racism in America.Read More.